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U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

  • Blogs

    February 18, 2010

    Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Pricey D.C. Lawyers Now on RICO Suit, Too

    Joe Arpaio just asked his pricey D.C. lawyers at Alston & Bird to intervene in the crappiest racketeering lawsuit ever filed.​Just in case you were worried that Sheriff Joe Arpaio and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas aren't wasting enough money on their jihad against other county officia ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2010

    Hot Links: Missing Snowboarder, the Mesa Police Chief, and Storms

    ​Last night's storms have prompted a search for a child swept away by floodwaters. The storm was the worst Arizona has seen in 17 years and closed all major highways leading out of Flagstaff. Several hikers were stranded in the wilderness despite Governor Jan Brewer's declaration of a state of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2009

    Hot Links: Gretzky Sits Out, Roosevelt Fires, and Parsley Recall

    ​The Phoenix Coyotes ice hockey team started training camp on Saturday without coach Wayne Gretzky. While awaiting the decision of a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in the sale of the team and team ownership, "The Great One" Gretzky thought it better to "sit back for a few days and evaluate," accordin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 2, 2009

    Hot Links: Uranium Mining, Balsillie in Court, and SRP Rates

    ​Uranium mining could resume near the Grand Canyon this year, after the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an air-quality permit to Denison Mines. The company plans to work the Arizona 1 mine, which hasn't been mined for two decades. Conservationists and Native American groups oppo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2009

    Hot Links: Phoenix Coyotes, DUIs, and Cornville Bears

    The Phoenix Coyotes will stay in Glendale -- for now. Yesterday, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ruled against a proposal to let Blackberry CEO Jim Balsillie buy the team and relocate it to Canada. The NHL hopes for a September 10 auction for bidders who'd like to keep the Coyotes in Glendale...A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2008

    Mortgages Ltd. Investors Won’t Get Paid for Months

    The Phoenix Coyotes will stay in Glendale -- for now. Yesterday, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge ruled against a proposal to let Blackberry CEO Jim Balsillie buy the team and relocate it to Canada. The NHL hopes for a September 10 auction for bidders who'd like to keep the Coyotes in Glendale...A ... More >>

  • News

    December 19, 2002

    Court House Scoundrels

    Unsuspecting consumers are getting ripped off by the hundreds. The Supereme Court is working to stop this unauthorized practice of law.

  • News

    April 5, 2001

    Flashes

    From the week of April 5, 2001

  • News

    February 22, 2001

    Union Dues

    Federal judge rules Fife Symington must repay millions to pension funds

  • News

    December 14, 2000

    Accountants Down

    State files more charges against Arthur Andersen in BFA scandal

  • News

    April 20, 2000

    Feds Will Retry Symington on Criminal Counts, Sources Say

    State files more charges against Arthur Andersen in BFA scandal

  • News

    April 20, 2000

    He's Back

    Ex-governor Symington seems blissful despite the damning evidence that mounts at his bankruptcy trial. What's up his sleeve?

  • News

    April 16, 1998

    The Moneychangers

    A New Times Investigation First in a Series

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    Out with the old

    he 80-somethings at retirement home Desert Crest face eviction. But that's just business, says the home's owner--which happens to be an agency of the Roman Catholic church.

  • News

    January 8, 1998

    Flashes

    he 80-somethings at retirement home Desert Crest face eviction. But that's just business, says the home's owner--which happens to be an agency of the Roman Catholic church.

  • News

    September 11, 1997

    Fife's History

    It took years, and some luck, to unravel Symington's web of deceit

  • News

    July 17, 1997

    License to Bill

    It took years, and some luck, to unravel Symington's web of deceit

  • News

    July 17, 1997

    Going for Broke

    Dick Berry claims his bankruptcy services are cheaper than an attorney's, and just as effective. While court officials and many customers agree it's a scam conceived by white-collar felons, those who would shut him down are discovering they don't know Dic

  • News

    July 10, 1997

    Sugar Mommy

    Martha Symington's lawyer tells jury of governor's profligacy

  • News

    June 19, 1997

    Bankers Dozin'

    Testimony at the governor's criminal trial and a new civil complaint suggest that First Interstate helped Symington dupe other lenders

  • News

    April 3, 1997

    Flashes

    Testimony at the governor's criminal trial and a new civil complaint suggest that First Interstate helped Symington dupe other lenders

  • News

    December 26, 1996

    The Mexican Connection

    How Governor Symington misused state resources to further the cross-border business interests of his friends and family.

  • News

    December 19, 1996

    Flashes

    How Governor Symington misused state resources to further the cross-border business interests of his friends and family.

  • News

    October 24, 1996

    Flashes

    How Governor Symington misused state resources to further the cross-border business interests of his friends and family.

  • News

    October 10, 1996

    Cult Expert Must Pay

    Nationally known deprogrammer loses bid to discharge $3.4 million civil debt

  • News

    July 11, 1996

    A Cinematic Affair

    Scottsdale's Steven McKay is an accomplished Hollywood screenwriter. His legal war with an ex-lover is as melodramatic as any B-movie.

  • News

    June 6, 1996

    Honey, Would You Pass the Money?

    Sealed testimony by Symington's wife shows couple mixed funds; she bailed governor out repeatedly

  • News

    May 2, 1996

    For Their Eyes Only

    Tentative pact would seal some records in Symington bankruptcy case

  • News

    February 8, 1996

    Flashes

    Tentative pact would seal some records in Symington bankruptcy case

  • News

    February 8, 1996

    Making Accuracy "Irrelevant"

    The governor's lawyer explains when it's okay to tell a lender you're worth millions when you're actually broke

  • News

    December 14, 1995

    First Interstate Blank Check

    Bank gave governor loan write-downs, despite evidence of false financial statements

  • News

    November 9, 1995

    A Sitting Duck

    Symington's conflicting financial statements provide creditors with plenty of ammo

  • News

    November 2, 1995

    Gasket Case

    During her 14-year marriage to an auto-parts mogul, Denise Hrudka lived in the lap of luxury. Then her husband stood up.

  • News

    October 5, 1995

    PAYING THE PIPERA KICKBACK RAISES NEW QUESTIONS ABOUT SYMINGTON AND THE MERCADO

    During her 14-year marriage to an auto-parts mogul, Denise Hrudka lived in the lap of luxury. Then her husband stood up.

  • News

    June 22, 1995

    CURTAINS FOR WARNER'S?THERE'S NOTHING CHINTZY ABOUT WHAT'S AT STAKE AS INTERIOR DESIGNERS, BANKERS, LAWYERS SQUARE OFF IN AN UGLY FIGHT OVER A LONGTIME VALLEY DESIGN FIRM

    During her 14-year marriage to an auto-parts mogul, Denise Hrudka lived in the lap of luxury. Then her husband stood up.

  • News

    May 18, 1995

    THE STEALTH IRAQI

    JAWAD HASHIM CLAIMS HE'S A BANKRUPT VICTIM OF A VENDETTA BY HIS FORMER BOSS--IRAQ'S FEARED PRESIDENT, SADDAM HUSSEIN. A WEALTH OF EVIDENCE SUGGESTS HASHIM'S JUST ANOTHER SCAM ARTIST WHO WOUND UP IN SCOTTSDALE.

  • News

    April 13, 1994

    THE REAL COST OF GOING BROKE

    JUDGE TAKES A HARD LOOK AT BANKRUPTCY LAW FIRMS THAT CHARGE "ZERO-DOWN"

  • News

    August 5, 1992

    GO FOR BROKE

    AS AMERICA WEST GOES, SO GO PHOENIC AND TEMPE? GULP.

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